World No. 2 Rafael Nadal claimed his fourth US Open title and 19th Grand Slam crown when he defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in Sunday’s final at Flushing Meadows.
The result means this year’s major titles are shared between Rafa, at the French and US Open, and Novak Djokovic, at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Rafa:
This has been an amazing final. First word that I have is to Daniil. His summer is one of the best summers I’ve ever seen since I’ve been playing.
Tonight, everybody saw why he is the number four player in the world at just 23 years old. Many congratulations for everything. The way that he was able to fight, to change the rhythm of the match was just incredible. All the very best for the future, I am sure you will have many more chances to win here.
It has been one of the most emotional nights of my tennis career. Thank you very, very much, everybody in this stadium. It’s been amazing energy during both weeks. I think there isn’t another stadium in the world that is more energetic than this one so many thanks for everything.
This victory means a lot, especially the way the match became so difficult, so tough.
The nerves were so high after having the match under control. It was a crazy match.
I don’t know. I’m just emotional. (via BBC)
Roger Federer remains at the top of the men’s all-time Grand Slam list with 20 titles, only one ahead of Rafa, who has now won 12 French titles, four US, two Wimbledon and one Australian.
Congratulations, Rafa!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain walks on court before his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Rafael Nadal of Spain stand together before their Men’s Singles final match on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: A young fan cheers for Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain ret during the third set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: A detailed view of shoes worn by Rafael Nadal of Spain are seen during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain is seen during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning set point during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his Men’s Singles final match against Danill Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chaz Niell/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his Men’s Singles final match against Danill Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chaz Niell/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during the second set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the third set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the third set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain ret during the third set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain sits in his chair during the third set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: A general view is seen during the Men’s Singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the fifth set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the fifth set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the fifth set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the fifth set of his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
2019 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Fourteen. Rafael Nadal of Spain lays on the court to celebrate his five set win against Danill Medvedev of Russia in the Men’s Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2019 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8th, 2019 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts before the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy alongside finalist Daniil Medvedev (L) of Russia and tennis champion Rod Laver (C) during the trophy presentation ceremony after their Men’s Singles final match on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy alongside tennis champion Rod Laver (L) during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy alongside tennis champion Rod Laver (L) during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
2019 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Fourteen. Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the winners trophy after his five set victory against Danill Medvedev of Russia in the Men’s Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2019 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8th, 2019 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the championship trophy during the trophy presentation ceremony after winning his Men’s Singles final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day fourteen of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
2019 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Fourteen. Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the winners trophy after his five set victory against Danill Medvedev of Russia in the Men’s Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2019 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8th, 2019 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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I loved the match! It had everything we fans want to see and more! So happy for Rafa and his team. Now go rest up for your wedding. And may you have a beautiful life with your new wife. Looking forward to Aussie OPEN, vamos
Congratulations Rafa you are truly one of the best tennis player ever more power .
RAFAEl NADAL.. Emperador… Felicidades para disfrutarlo… gracias por una noche inolvidable.
Muchas Felicidades, Campeón, eres el orgullo de todos los Españoles,gracias 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🎾🏆🏆🏆🏆
This is exactly the reason I idolize Nadal. He fights for me all the time even when the chips are down. Win or lose, I am in his corner. I have great faith in him. The song from the Man from la Mancha, ‘the Impossible Dream’ says it all for me, as to how Nadal fights for all of us, fans. And we are truly blessed by his strong will and determination, matched only by his kindness, grace and humanity.
FIONA…..I COULD NOT SAY IT ANY OTHER WAY, I’E BEEN FOLLOWING RAFA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS “SINCE HE WAS A TEENAGER. as Tina Turner put’s it ” LIKE NO OTHER-” Or ever will be….MAY HE REIGN KING OF COURT WONDER!
Rafa congratulations well don champ go and celebrate,🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️😘❤️🇺🇸🎊🎉🍷🎈🍸🥂🍾🎉🎊
Vamos Rafa, Vamos G.O.A.T.!
As always Ra fa wss a gladiator Ruthless yet humble in victory Good luck Rafael for your wedding may there be much Happiness in your life together xxxx
Oh Rafa what can I say you are the very best and always so nice to your opponents. May you go on and on my hero your tennis is outstanding! Enjoy a rest and see you very soon!
I got to bed at 1/4 to 3 in the morning- I hope no-one’s expecting any sense out of me at work today! What an amazing match from both of them. A lot of people would’ve given up at 2 sets to 0 and a break down, but Daniil just came right back at him … and it was equally amazing that Rafa was able to come back after losing such a big lead. How lovely to see Mery and Rafa’s mum and dad and sister having group hugs at the end, too! Not everyone gets on with their partner’s family, but they obviously all get on brilliantly.
It was a privilege to be in Arthur Ashe stadium today to witness one of the greatest finals, brilliant tennis , two players who have it everything in an electric atmosphere . Awesome finish by the bravest , most incredible player ever , Rafa is so special . Daniil too played a great match but my heart is always with Rafa .
It was so emotional to see and Rafa was so emotional .
So happy for him, Maria , his family and team .
19 Slams , congratulations champion 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
So happy for you, Elizabeth 🤗
Another Rafa epic! And just when I thought he was done with epics. Congratulations to Rafa and to all Rafans!
First of all Congratulations on your win today and Thank You for being such a humble person and bringing me joy watching you on the court every time you play it was a rough one but you conquered yet again.Congratulations again.
I wasn’t able to watch the match, because I’m on the road……arrived at the hotel to watch the fifth set (been watching the scores, via cell) and was shocked and dismayed that it wasn’t being shown! It’s amazing, because it is a nice hotel with a 55 inch television. Anyway, I can’t wait to see the match on the tennis channel.
I was nervous about this match, because I had seen Medvedev’s matches against Warwrinka (those drop shots flustered Warwrinka) and against Dimitrov. Medvedev has the game to win majors, and I project he will win a major within a year or so….he will also be number 1, soon, especially if he improves, which is the modus operandi of all great players.
Anyway, congrats to Rafa on number 19!!!!! I am very hopeful that he will win at least 3 more majors before he retires. Much admiration and respect! Hopefully, all will say that Rafa is GOAT!
No words to describe the match! It”s another epic! That”s what i love about Rafa! His every game is entertainment! As usual Rafa showed his resilience and the will to win! It”s just amazing! Have to wake up early just to watch match and it is worth it! Now i can sleep!